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Corsair iCUE Link 3500X vs Fractal Design Terra: Comparison
Corsair iCUE Link 3500X and Fractal Design Terra separate most on cpu cooler clearance: Corsair iCUE Link 3500X at 170, Fractal Design Terra at 65, 62% in favour of Corsair iCUE Link 3500X. Included Fans splits them by another 33%, again favouring Corsair iCUE Link 3500X.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | Fractal Design |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, mATX, ITX | Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | SFF / Mini-ITX |
| Model | iCUE Link 3500X | Terra |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass, dual-chamber | Anodized aluminum side panels, tempered glass top window |
| GPU Clearance | 370 | 326-12% |
| Typical Price | 170 | 210 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 170 | 65-62% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 2-33% |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm | Top up to 240mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 478 x 230 x 465mm | 382 x 210 x 226mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair iCUE Link 3500X | Fractal Design Terra |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair | View on Corsair | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design |
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Verdict
Corsair iCUE Link 3500X
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The cleanest cabling you'll get out of the box if you're buying into iCUE Link fans, with a solid mid-tower dual-chamber design underneath.
Fractal Design Terra
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The best-looking SFF case on a desk, with real thermal tradeoffs to match its layout.